If your brain feels like it’s running on overdrive — holding everything from family schedules and business tasks to endless mental reminders — this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, Melissa shares how easy it is for entrepreneurs, caregivers, and busy parents to get stuck running their lives from memory, and what happens when our brains become our default “storage system.”

You’ll learn why that constant mental load leads to anxiety, fog, and fatigue — and how simple external systems can help you release what you’ve been holding.

This episode isn’t about adding more strategies or tools; it’s about giving your brain a break so you can think clearly, breathe easier, and reconnect with your creativity.

What you'll learn:

🌿 Why your brain isn’t meant to be your long-term storage unit

🧠 The hidden cost of running your business and household from memory

💬 Melissa’s personal story of learning to ask for help and build shared systems at home

✍️ How to start a Calm Brain Dump to externalize your thoughts

💜 Simple daily resets that help you prevent burnout and regain focus

Practical Takeaway:Start small: Set a five-minute timer and write down 3–5 things that are taking up the most space in your mind. Let them live on paper, not in your head. Then take a few deep, diaphragmatic breaths — and notice how much lighter you feel.

What’s one thing your brain has been holding onto that deserves to live outside of your head today?If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to subscribe and share it with someone who’s been running on mental fumes.

Join Melissa next week for LYL-EP003, where she’ll be talking about how entrepreneurs lose hours each week from re-deciding small things — and how systems can help prevent that exhausting loop.

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